Hands On Horology is a brand-new watch exhibition designed for watch lovers and the watch community created by Oracle Time.
Taking place on 14th June 2025 at Protein Studios, Shoreditch EC2A 3EY (above), this one-day event is built around a hands-on experience, allowing attendees to discover, try on and purchase watches as well as collector and attendee focused experiences.
A Hands On Approach
Unlike traditional watch fairs, Hands On Horology is focused on putting watches where they belong: on wrists. Featuring 40 exhibiting brands, from innovative British microbrands to renowned Swiss watchmakers, the event offers a relaxed setting for enthusiasts to meet brand representatives, watchmakers, and fellow collectors.
Beyond the exhibition, visitors can enjoy exclusive brand launches, limited-edition show watches, whisky tastings, and an optional VIP/Priority experience. Due to demand the event is split into two sessions: morning (09:30–13:30) and afternoon (14:00–18:00).
Ticketing
Ticketing is now live, with two ticket types available. Oracle Time subscribers/members will get in free of charge, with the opportunity to reserve their tickets three days before public sale.
Standard Ticket (£25 / £18 early bird)
▪ Entry to Hands On Horology (choice of morning or afternoon session)
▪ Welcome drink from our whisky or champagne sponsor (or mocktail alternative)
▪ Limited-edition InkDial artwork featuring all exhibiting brands
Priority Ticket (£40 / £30 early bird)
▪ Queue-jump access
▪ Two welcome drinks
▪ Limited-edition Hands On Horology tote bag with brand merchandise
▪ Opportunity to have your watch drawn live by InkDial (limited to 30 slots – 15 per session)
Brands
The event will feature 40 watch brands, whiskey tastings, and plenty of like-minded watch lovers, among other exciting activities.
Confirmed brands include: Doxa, Junghans, Horage, Frederique Constant, Christopher Ward, Studio Underd0g, Herbelin, Ball, Alpina, Formex, Nodus, Baltic, Beaucroft, AnOrdain, Venezianico, Paulin, Serica, AWAKE, Jean Rousseau, Duckworth Prestex, Favre Leuba, RZE, BOLDR, Micromilspec, Haute Rive, CIGA Design.
For more information please visit Hands On Horology